MediaTek Unveils RedCap Chipsets to Bring Efficient 5G Connectivity to IoT Devices

MediaTek Unveils RedCap Chipsets to Bring Efficient 5G Connectivity to IoT Devices

MediaTek has unveiled a new era in 5G technology with its introduction of the RedCap solutions, including the world’s first Modem-RF System-On-Chip (SoC) for 5G IoT and wearables, the MediaTek M60. Aimed at transforming the IoT landscape, this breakthrough promises to deliver impressive 5G data rates combined with exceptional power efficiency across various devices. The…

What is 5G broadband?

What is 5G broadband?

5G broadband is the fifth generation of wireless technology that offers a great alternative to fixed broadband. It provides high-speed internet and other services to devices. It is the successor to 4G and is designed to offer faster download and upload speeds, lower latency and greater capacity. How does 5G broadband work? 5G broadband uses…

Mobile Phone Masts Near me & 4G / 5G Signal Strength Locator for Free in 2022

Mobile Phone Masts Near me & 4G / 5G Signal Strength Locator for Free in 2022

Having a good mobile signal has always been important, but with the rollout of 5G and the growing number of people using 4G and 5G for home Internet, it has become increasingly important to make sure you have a good signal where you live and its surrounding areas. In the past couple of years, I…

Netgear Orbi NBK752 mesh system with 5G modem launched for £1099.99
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Netgear Orbi NBK752 mesh system with 5G modem launched for £1099.99

Last month, Netgear announced the £1500 quad-band RBKE960 Orbi Mesh WiFi 6E System. Yesterday they continued their roll of premium-priced networking gear with the announcement of Netgear Orbi NBK752, which is a tri-band mesh WiFi 6 system with a 5G modem built-in, for the bargain price of £1099.99. Spending a grand on a mesh system…

Predator Connect X5 5G CPE Router – Acer enters the router market with 5G CPE router capable of 4.7 Gbps & Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle
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Predator Connect X5 5G CPE Router – Acer enters the router market with 5G CPE router capable of 4.7 Gbps & Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle

One of the more interesting announcements at Next@Acer was the diversification into the router market. This is a little more cohesive with their product portfolio than last years Acerpure Cool air purifier. The announcement isn’t for any old router either; this is the first Intel Killer-compatible 5G CPE in the world. I am not sure…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs 675 vs 670 vs SD 720 vs SD 765G – A new budget 5G chipset with Cortex A77
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs 675 vs 670 vs SD 720 vs SD 765G – A new budget 5G chipset with Cortex A77

Yesterday I reported that Qualcomm might launch the Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G, I was sceptical as this is normally launched during the Tech Summit in December. Well, it turns out they have launched a new chipset, and it looks very impressive, likely to compete with other low-cost 5G options from MediaTek and Hisilicon/Huawei. The Qualcomm Snapdragon…

Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 Pro Compared – Which is best?
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Realme X50 5G vs Oppo Reno3 Pro Compared – Which is best?

We already know pretty much everything about the Realme X50 5G, but it has now been officially announced. Realme joins OPPO with a new upper mid-range 5G phone powered by the Snapdragon 765G. OPPO went a strange route launching two models, one with the new Mediatek Dimensity 1000L for the standard model, and the other…

vivo X30 Pro brings 5x periscope zoom & 5G to the mid-range market
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vivo X30 Pro brings 5x periscope zoom & 5G to the mid-range market

This year we saw the first two devices to feature a periscope zoom which allowed 5x optical zoom, the Huawei P30 Pro and OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, both superb phones, but at a premium price point. Now vivo are trickling down this tech to a slightly more affordable price and combining it with the new…

MediaTek Dimensity 1000 vs Huawei Kirin 990 5G vs Samsung Exynos 990 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Compared
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000 vs Huawei Kirin 990 5G vs Samsung Exynos 990 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Compared

Today MediaTek formally announced their new flagship chipset which looks set to bring back MediaTek into the world of flagship devices with some impressive specs. This chipset was the “first” 5G chipset to be announced all the way back in May, it seemed like a market stunt, just to get the news out, with no…

5G Xiaomi Redmi K30  launches 10th December in China with Snapdragon 735
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5G Xiaomi Redmi K30 launches 10th December in China with Snapdragon 735

Multiple companies are trying to push out a mid-range 5G phone as quickly as possible, and it looks like Xiaomi will pip everyone to the post. Xiaomi has officially revealed the promo poster for the new Redmi K30 confirming the launch date will be on the 10th of December, it had previously been expected to…

Oppo squeezes another Reno launch in before the year is out with 5G Reno 3 using SD735
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Oppo squeezes another Reno launch in before the year is out with 5G Reno 3 using SD735

Most companies launch one phone in each range per year, OnePlus have a mid-year incremental upgrade, but OPPO will be launching the third version of the Reno before the end of the year. Companies appear to be scrambling as quickly as possible to launch a Qualcomm Snapdragon 735 based mid-range 5G phone. Realme, Xiaomi and…

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G Review – Testing 5G in Manchester with (predictably) disappointing results
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G Review – Testing 5G in Manchester with (predictably) disappointing results

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 5G was one of the first phones to launch with 5G, and it is still one of the cheapest options on the market. Vodafone switched on 5G in July with a surprising number of cities already 5G enabled and many smaller towns (including Blackpool) expected to get switched on before 2020….